Trump, White House unfollow PM Modi on twitter
KARACHI (92 News) – The White House has unfollowed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter sending the micro-blogging site into a frenzy over a possible souring of ties between the world leaders.
It has also unfollowed the Twitter handle of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, the Prime Minister’s office, as well as, the Indian embassy in the US.
The Twitter account of the White House — the residence and workplace of the US president — has over 21 million followers.
Three weeks ago, Modi had the ‘honour’ of being the only world leader followed by Washington’s official handle.
The move to follow the Indian premier’s account on April 10 was seen as a reflection of the good rapport shared by Modi and President Trump.
Their last interaction was over the export of hydroxychloroquine, which the US wanted for its fight against coronavirus.
After India allowed the export of the drug, President Trump called Modi “great” and “really good”.
“Extraordinary times require even closer cooperation between friends. Thank you India and the Indian people for the decision on HCQ. Will not be forgotten! Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your strong leadership in helping not just India, but humanity, in this fight!”, the US President had tweeted.
Their last interaction was over the export of hydroxychloroquine, which the US wanted for its fight against coronavirus.
After India allowed the export of the drug, President Trump called Modi “great” and “really good”.
“Extraordinary times require even closer cooperation between friends. Thank you India and the Indian people for the decision on HCQ. Will not be forgotten! Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your strong leadership in helping not just India, but humanity, in this fight!”, the US President had tweeted.
The White House handle followed PM Modi and other Indian accounts only two days later. Congress’s Gaurav Pandhi, a member of the party’s social media cell said that: “Why has the White House unfollowed Prime Minister and President of India on Twitter”.Extraordinary times require even closer cooperation between friends. Thank you India and the Indian people for the decision on HCQ. Will not be forgotten! Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your strong leadership in helping not just India, but humanity, in this fight!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2020
It also “dismayed” fellow party leader Rahul Gandhi, who urged India’s External Affairs Ministry to take note of the incident. “I’m dismayed by the ‘unfollowing’ of our President & PM by the White House. I urge the Ministry of External Affairs to take note,” tweeted GandhiTurns out, after White House, Donald Trump too has blocked/unfollowed PM Modi. What's happening here?
Govt owes an explanation to people! — Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) April 29, 2020
Princess Hend Al Qassimi, a member of the royal family of the United Arab Emirates, also shared the development, calling for an end to the hatred against Muslims in India. She has repeatedly raised her voice against New Delhi’s atrocities against the Muslim minority in the country.I'm dismayed by the "unfollowing" of our President & PM by the White House. I urge the Ministry of External Affairs to take note.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 29, 2020
USA: White House unfollows Indian PM Modi and President Kovind on Twitter.#StopTheHate#MuslimHolocaust
— Princess Hend Al Qassimi (@LadyVelvet_HFQ) April 29, 2020
